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A village of 393 people in Wisconsin
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About Hancock

Village in Wisconsin, United States
558Population
1.1 sq miArea
1,093 ftElevation

Hancock is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 393 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Hancock.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code54943
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Most working residents leave Hancock for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wautoma (13%), Westfield (5%) and Coloma (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Wautoma
13%
Westfield
5%
Coloma
4%
Madison
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hancock →

Health in Hancock

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1better than WI·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Thedacare Medical Center - Wild RoseWild Rose · 14 mi · ER · rural critical access
Noble Community Clinics - WautomaWautoma · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hancock · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hancock →

Natural hazards in Hancock

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hancock →

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Hancock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 11°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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